'I'm a tech editor - this is the cheapest way to watch Sky Sports without locking into a long contract'

Next Friday, football fans across the nation will sit down to watch the opening match of the 2024/25 Premier League season, and for those planning to tune in, there are tricks to pocket some savings while supporting your team. One viewer has shared a cost-saving tip for catching up on the best of Sky Sports without the commitment of locking into a lengthy contract.

With major TV rights bargains like the Premier League, US Open and Paralympics Games coming thick and fast, Sky is seducing customers with a tempting £216 saving on its combo of Sky Stream, Sky TV, Sport, and Netflix. However, the tie-in to a protracted 24-month plan may deter some.

A savvy tech-savvy viewer from our own ranks chose NOW TV over Sky stating it's "the cheapest way for me to get access to Sky Sports without committing to a long-term contract".

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Henry Burrell, deputy tech editor for The Express, told The Mirror about the many Premier League-inspired deals being launched by providers. He said: "I prefer it because I only want Sky Sports, I don't want any of the other Sky channels, and this is the cheapest way for me to get access to them without committing to a long-term contract."

As part of the NOW 6-Month Save Sports membership, viewers can tap into six months at the cheaper £26 per month rate, and watch all 12 Sky Sports channels and Sky Sports+ Stream in full HD. After the six-month contract, the price will rise to £34.99 per month but it can be cancelled for free as soon as you hit the six-month mark.

The plan only includes the Sky Sports channels, which is why it's a no-brainer pick for